US military's first shot at unknown octagonal object over Lake Huron missed, officials say
FOX NewsMAR 28 2023
The Spin
Republican narrative
The president’s underwhelming speech is too little, too late — two weeks late, to be exact. The American people deserve more answers, especially regarding the alleged Chinese spy balloon and why the administration let it traverse the US before shooting it down. The White House's botched response and subsequent lack of transparency have only fueled mistrust.
Democratic narrative
While the public's concern is warranted, the president is dealing with very sensitive national security information — much of which is classified — and has shared all he can on this matter. The investigation is still in its infancy, and rather than demanding attention away from it, the public should allow authorities to carry out their probe unhindered.